2004-2008 Suzuki Alto 4 Door Inspection and Maintenance -> Brakes User Manual
MyCarUserManual.com
USER MANUALS FOR EVERY MAKE & MODEL

Inspection and Maintenance -> Brakes for Your Suzuki Alto 4 Door Sixth Generation (2004-2008)

104
76G-74E
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
9-21
NOTE:
If you experience some firing problem of
spark plugs, such as, hard engine-starting,
misfire etc., the cause may be located not
only on spark plugs but also on deteriorated
ignition wiring (generally, used for more than
80,000 km or five years). If spark plug
replacement does not solve the problem,
have the ignition wiring and other ignition
system inspected by your MARUTI SUZUKI
dealer.
76G-09-022
BRAKES
Brake Fluid
Check the brake fluid level by looking at the
reservoir in the engine compartment. Check
that the fluid level is between the “MAX”
and “MIN” lines. If the brake fluid level is
near the “MIN” line, fill it up to the “MAX”
line with MARUTI GENUINE brake fluid.
Failure to follow the guidelines below
can result in personal injury or
serious damage to the brake system.
• If the brake fluid in the reservoir
drops below a certain level, the
brake warning light on the
instrument panel will come on (the
ww
ww
w WARNING
VV
VV
V
76G-09-023
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
FUEL FILTER REPLACEMEMT
Trust this replacement job to your MARUTI
SUZUKI authorised workshop.
105
76G-74E
parking brake must be fully
disengaged with ignition switch in
"ON" position). Should the light
come on, immediately ask your
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer to inspect
the brake system.
• A rapid fluid loss indicates a leak in
the brake system which should be
inspected by your MARUTI SUZUKI
dealer immediately.
• Brake fluid can harm your eyes and
damage painted surfaces. Use
caution when refilling the reservoir.
ww
ww
w WARNING
VV
VV
V
76G-09-024
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
9-22
• Do not use any fluid other than
MARUTI GENUINE brake fluid. Do
not use reclaimed fluid or fluid that
has been stored in old or open
containers. It is essential that
foreign particles and other liquids
are kept out of the brake fluid
reservoir.
The brake fluid should be replaced
every two years or 20,000 km.
NOTE:
With disc brakes, the fluid level can be
expected to gradually fall as the brake pads
wear.
ww
ww
w WARNING
CAUTION
76G-09-025
Brake Pedal
Check if the brake pedal stops at the
regular height without "spongy" feeling when
you depress it. If not, have the brake
system inspected by your MARUTI SUZUKI
dealer. If you doubt the brake pedal for the
regular height, check it as follows:
With the engine running, measure the
distance between the brake pedal and floor
silencer mat when the pedal is depressed
with approximately 30 kg (66 lbs) of force.
The minimum distance required is 110 mm
(4.3 in). Since your vehicle’s brake system
is self-adjusting, there is no need for pedal
adjustment. If the pedal to floor wall distance
as measured above is less than the minimum
distance required, have your vehicle inspected
by your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
76G-09-026
106
76G-74E
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
9-23
NOTE:
When measuring the distance between the
brake pedal and floor wall, be sure not to
include any floor covering other than
silencer mat in the measurement.
If you experience any of the following
problems with your vehicle’s brake
system, have the vehicle inspected
immediately by your MARUTI SUZUKI
dealer.
• Poor braking performance
• Uneven braking (Brakes not working
uniformly on all wheels.)
• Excessive pedal travel
• Brake dragging
• Excessive noise
• Pedal pulsation (Pedal pulsates
when depressed.)
ww
ww
w WARNING
Ratchet tooth specification "b"
4th- 9th
Lever pull force (1)
200 N (20kg. 44 lbs)
Check the parking brake for proper
adjustment by counting the number of clicks
made by the ratchet teeth as you slowly pull
up on the parking brake lever to the point
of full engagement. The parking brake lever
should stop between the specified ratchet
teeth and the rear wheels should be
securely locked. If the parking brake is not
properly adjusted or the brakes drag after
the lever has been fully released, have the
parking brake inspected and/or adjusted by
your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
76G-09-027
STEERING
Check the play of the steering wheel by
gently turning it from left to right and
measuring the distance that it moves before
you feel slight resistance. The play should
be between 0 – 30 mm (0.0 – 1.2 in).
Check that the steering wheel turns easily
and smoothly without rattling by turning it
all the way to the right and to the left while
driving very slowly in an open area. If the
amount of free play is outside the
specification or you find anything else to be
wrong, an inspection must be performed by
your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
76G-09-028
EXAMPLE
PARKING BRAKE

Related Topics

Popular Owner Manuals